Deciphering the RED File Name
Posted by Michael Kammes on January 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

By following the diagram above, much of the data utilized in your RED filename can be deciphered by simply understanding the information contained within the filename. Many times, your NLE will simply parse the information found in the filename, and populate the appropraite columns in your Bin/Browser. This information can also be used if the link between the offline and online media is lost, and the files need to be located manually. Graphic Courtesy of avid.com
About Michael Kammes
In his current role as Senior Applications Editor at Key Code Media, Michael consults on and demonstrates workflows benefiting the post industry: acquisition, storage, editorial, audio, finishing, and encoding. His background of integration and configuration of both hardware and software, coupled with his production experience, gives him a keen insight into the future of the post industry.
Michael has spent many years on the technical, consulting, and demonstration side of post production. He’s been involved in the design and build of hundreds of NLE systems and facilities, and consulted on even more. He’s also had the privilege of working on many new media and interactive media based projects, from web design to DVD to interactive kiosks. He’s been a keynote speaker at colleges, conventions, technology retreats and symposiums.
His post audio experience encompasses serving as a Dialogue Editor, SFX Editor, ADR Recordist & Editor, Re-Recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor on dozens of film, television and internet based projects.
He is currently a member of the MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors), an Apple Certified Trainer (Final Cut Pro – ACT FCP), an Avid Certified Support Representative (ACSR), and is constantly becoming certified on latest and greatest post technology has to offer.
Plus, he really, really, digs Post.